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2010 Map of Loma De Las Canas

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Loma De Las Canas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Rio Grande corridor east of Socorro reveals a landscape defined by water management and mineral extraction. This 2010 survey details an intricate network of irrigation and drainage infrastructure, including the Socorro Main Canal, Bosquecito Ditch, and Luis Lopez Drain, which support the valley's agricultural heritage. Away from the river, the terrain rises into the high desert, where ephemeral watercourses like Arroyo de las Cañas and Arroyo del Coyote have carved the earth near the slopes of Loma de la Cañas.

Evidence of the region's mining history is scattered across the uplands, most notably at the Minas del Chupadero Mines and several exploratory sites such as the Gonzales Prospect and La Bonita Prospect. Springs like Ojo de Amado and Ojo del Rancho de Lopez provide vital landmarks in this arid environment, marking points of historical significance for ranchers and travelers along the Back Country By Way.